People & Culture Business Partner

Specialized•Morgan Hill, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

People & Culture Business Partner Innovation has guided our every decision since 1974. As more riders of all ages get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we are here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We are a team of barrier-breakers, disrupters, and problem solvers. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed and grow as we inspire riders everywhere. We are seeking a proactive and people-focused P&C Business Partner to join our People & Culture team. In this individual contributor, role you will report to the P&C Business Partner Leader – Global Support (US). As a P&C Business Partner, you will work as a strategic business partner to facilitate change, work towards meeting company goals through creative HR solutions, and implementing best-in-class programs. You will be responsible for aligning business objectives across select business groups. A successful HR Business Partner acts as a business champion and change agent. You have knowledge of HR operations, even prior experience in one or more HR functions, but your most important function is as an advisor, consultant and expert to our leaders. Having an open mindset, problem-solving capabilities, listening and communication skills, and relationship building are what drive value in the HR Business Partner role. In this role, you will understand business challenges and be able to re-frame those challenges through the lens of the teammate experience and talent strategies.

Requirements

Progressive experience in Human Resources with 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Demonstrated experience building relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Have a bias towards partnership and the ability to work in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment
A sense of curiosity and experience successfully assessing the "pulse" of the organization to ensure a high level of employee engagement
Strong communication, change management, consulting, teamwork, and influencing skills
Knowledge of compensation strategies and how to apply within your role
Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to resolve complex employee relations issues
Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
A strong passion for an active lifestyle encouraged

Responsibilities

Develop trusted partnerships and act as a strategic thought partner, advisor, and coach for business leaders, managers, and teammates.
Aligning as an active member of your supported business units to be able to understand and impact business goals and needs.
Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition to align talent related needs with the current and future needs of the organization.
In partnership with our Learning & Development and Talent Leaders, support managers to identify and determine employee training and development needs to promote career growth, cultivate talent development at all levels, and ensure our teams have the skill set and experience to reach our team and company goals.
Support the performance management process with effective goal setting, continuous feedback, performance calibration sessions, annual talent reviews and as needed performance improvement plans.
Be a steward of teammate engagement through the full teammate life cycle.
Analysis of engagement data, team insights, and partnering with teams to ensure actions are taken to improve employee engagement and focus on enhancing the teammate experience.
Understand compensation philosophy and structure, partnering with managers for compensation decisions related to offers, job changes, annual merits, promotions, etc.
Ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and enhance employee experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
Annual Profit Sharing: Share in the rewards of our collective success through our profit sharing program, with contributions made directly to 401(k) accounts.
Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance
Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks